Degrees / Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's · 4 years · Engineering
$99,510
Median salary
10%
Faster than average
4 years
Typical duration
6
Career paths
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Overview
Mechanical engineering is the broadest engineering discipline, covering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and manufacturing. Graduates design everything from medical devices to spacecraft components.
Typical Curriculum
1 Thermodynamics
2 Fluid Mechanics
3 Materials Science
4 Machine Design
5 Manufacturing Processes
6 Control Systems
7 CAD/CAM
8 Senior Design Project
Career Outcomes
Mechanical EngineerDesign EngineerManufacturing EngineerHVAC EngineerRobotics EngineerProject Engineer
Top Schools for Mechanical Engineering
1 MIT
2 Stanford University
3 Georgia Tech
4 University of Michigan
5 Caltech
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